🚨 As RFK Jr. faces Senate scrutiny, Dennis Kucinich delivers a powerful defense, pushing back against attacks and highlighting Kennedy’s unwavering commitment to vaccine safety, chronic disease prevention, and health reform. Below is the full transcript of his remarks, with key highlights on why Kucinich believes Kennedy is the right leader for this moment. 🚨
Full Transcript with Key Highlights
Speaker 1 (00:00):
Has since run for office as an independent. Dennis, thanks for being with us here on BBC News. When you heard all of the back and forth at that hearing today, and RFK Jr. being called an anti-vaxxer and so on, is that your view of him?
Dennis Kucinich (00:17):
It’s not whether it’s my view or not. I would not have backed his campaign from the beginning as a Democrat if he had told me that he was anti-vax. He is not anti-vaccine—he is for vaccine safety. And why is that controversial? Why is wanting food safety controversial? Why is looking at food additives controversial?
👉 Key point: “The point that Kennedy makes, which is critical, is that 90% of our healthcare spending goes to treating chronic diseases—heart disease, stroke, cancer, respiratory disease—amounting to about $4.3 trillion a year in expenditures. That’s what he’s focused on.”
💥 “If you stand between the pharmaceutical companies and their profits just by asking questions about vaccine safety, you're not going to be their best friend.”
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Many of those senators today quoted his own words back to them, though, and how he founded the Children’s Health Defense, a nonprofit that touts anti-vaccine messages. Public health doctors say he’s not up to the job. Why do you think he’s the best choice?
Dennis Kucinich (01:37):
💡 “Kennedy is science-based. He’s fact-based. And nobody owns him.” You can't go into a courtroom and start pulling stuff out of thin air.
👉 The real issue is that senators are ignoring the concerns of everyday Americans—people who want to know:
✔️ How can they become healthier?
✔️ How can we reduce healthcare costs?
✔️ How can we make pharmaceuticals more affordable?
🔎 “Asking questions should never be controversial.”
Speaker 1 (02:36):
What about the personal attacks? His own cousin, Caroline Kennedy, called him a predator. What do you make of that?
Dennis Kucinich (02:55):
💬 “Anyone from a big family knows we all have differences. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has never pretended to be perfect. He’s carried more burdens than most—addictions, personal struggles—but he has one thing: the ability to transcend.”
👉 Why does this matter? His personal journey makes him more compassionate toward the struggles of everyday Americans. Whether it’s mental or physical health, people want a leader who understands suffering and resilience.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
Why did you leave his campaign?
Dennis Kucinich (04:05):
It wasn’t about healthcare, and I won’t get into it. But he is my friend. We still communicate often, and I hope the Senate approves him because America needs a leader who is willing to take on the biggest health challenges.
💥 “Kennedy should be approved, warts and all.”
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Do you think he’ll be confirmed?
Dennis Kucinich (04:43):
🗳️ It’ll be close. But Kennedy’s vision for healthcare reform shouldn’t be controversial. He’s offering his knowledge and experience—hard-earned through personal struggles—to help government finally be on the side of the people.
Final Thoughts
🔥 Dennis Kucinich makes a compelling case for RFK Jr. as a leader in healthcare reform. 🔥
Key Takeaways:
✔️ RFK Jr. is focused on chronic disease prevention & reducing healthcare costs
✔️ He is not anti-vaccine, but for vaccine safety
✔️ He is independent, fact-based, and science-driven
✔️ He has the personal resilience & compassion to lead reform
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